Ear stimulation for fibromyalgia pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a gentle stimulation device placed on the ear to see if it helps reduce fibromyalgia pain. It may offer a drug-free option for pain relief.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have fibromyalgia with pain lasting more than six months, rated at least 3 on a 0-10 scale.
- You can feel light touch on your forearm (tested with a thin fiber).
- You are able to give your consent to join the study.
- You do not have unstable medical conditions like uncontrolled diabetes or heart failure.
- You have no implanted electronic devices in your head, and you are not pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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